Lot 1056 ♣ - A192 Decorative Arts - Thursday, 18. June 2020, 02.00 PM
BOULLE CLOCK ON PLINTH,
Régence, Paris ca. 1720. The movement and dial signed CH. LE ROY À PARIS. Charles Le Roy, maître 1733.
Curved wooden case with Boulle and Contre-Boulle marquetry, decorated with painted tortoiseshell, brass, horn and mother-of-pearl. Opulent bronze mounts designed as dolphins, espagnolettes, mascaron, angel heads, etc., the top featuring a putto. Bronze dial with white enamel cartouches. Movement with verge escapement, striking the 1/2-hour on bell. Plinth from the same time period, but with different colors in the marquetry, possibly replaced. Case requires some restoration.
49 x 24 x 124 cm.
This object contains material of endangered species and is subject to certain trade restrictions. Prospective buyers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import it into another country.
CHF 2 000 / 3 000 | (€ 2 060 / 3 090)
Sold for CHF 4 375 (including buyer’s premium)
All information is subject to change.